Political notes on Ohio result and Washington views
A Washington correspondent analyzes the Ohio election outcome, noting Republican missteps under Hayes and the impact on party cohesion. The piece discusses Speaker caucus politics, Townsend court fight, rumored Treasury and Interior bureau changes, and Hayes’s Frederick Md visit amid defeat in Ohio. The report situates Democratic prospects and reform promises in a national context.
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Washington, D. C
Register
Washington
Ohio
National Republican
Hayes
Iowa
Ensign Stebbins
Maine
Grant
Pennsylvania
Randall
Milton Sayler
Frederick
U. S
Witoweki
Townsend
U.S. Supreme Court
Treasury Department
Interior Department
Aubtin
Mississippi's lone Republican paper speaks despite threats
In Mississippi a single Republican newspaper persists, described by Morton as murderously targeted yet its editor continues to publish freely despite alleged rebel outrages and intimidation.
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Mississippi
Morton
Indiana’s Unity Gives It Dominant National Influence
The article argues Indiana’s political unity, under Bright and Wright for Democrats and Morton for Republicans, sustains strong national influence. It contrasts Indiana with New York’s enduring factionalism, noting Indiana’s solid, leader-led parties shape national conventions and policy.
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Union
Indiana
New York
Conkling
Hayes
Empire State
Hunkers
Silver Grey
Democratic
Bright and Wright
Hendricks
Republican Party
Morton
Ind
Sentinel
Negro Emigration and the Promise of Liberia
The piece notes a rising desire among African Americans to emigrate, citing estimates in South Carolina and North Carolina and Selma Alabama. It argues the trend will fade, compares it to past Kansas emigration hopes, and concludes whites will occupy the migration regions as blacks move slowly and with no lasting impact. It emphasizes that enslaved people are free to move but implies migration will be minimal and temporary.
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Liberia
South Carolina
North Carolina
New York Tribune
Selma
Alabama
Carolinas
Kansas
Africa
Mississippi
Carolina
Leas
Selma, Ala
Argus
Sherman’s Pull-Back Upsets Ohio Ward Vote
The report notes a Republican candidate Sherman faced a setback last Tuesday in Ohio. It claims repudiation by the state, his county and Mansfield city, with the Mansfield ward yielding a Democratic gain of 28, according to the Tatedo Bee.
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Sherman
Ohio
Mansfield
Tatedo Bee
Thompson Named Next Chairman of Democratic Committee
Cincinnati Enquirer states John G. Thompson will be the next chairman of the national Democratic committee, presenting it as the paper's opinion.
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Mewiltt
John G. Thompson
National Democratic Committee
Cincinnati Enquirer
Monster devil fish at New York Aquarium described in detail
Our correspondent reports the discovery of a giant octopus or devil fish seized in Newfoundland waters and shipped to New York. The creature measures nine by four by one feet with ten arms and eight inch eyes, its beak-like mouth tearing prey. it will soon be exhibited publicly.
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Edwin Adams
New York
Register
Aquarium
St. Johns
East River
Victor Hugo
Newfoundland
Indies
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Barnum
Lee & Shepard
Ifelen
Bailey
Danbury
Sidwin Adams
Sothern
W. J. Florence
Academy of Music
Printing Office Secrets and Printing Secrecy
A Circular warns that printing offices keep secrets as a vow and staff must not reveal confidential matters. It stresses printers’ honor, calling those who disclose secrets dishonorable and likens secrets in job printing to sacred lodge knowledge. It emphasizes proper notice for secrecy and asserts secrecy is guarded by craft.
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Sphynx
Senator Morton Expected Not to Attend Session
Friends of Senator Morton say he will not be present at this session and may never see Washington again. It is reported he is being moved from Richmond to Indianapolis, not for improvement but so he can die in his old home, fully aware his life cannot last much longer.
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Sothern
Florence
John Gilbert
McKee Rankin
William Castle
5. B. Mills
Clara Morris
Lotta
Aimee
Lord Dundreary
Othello
Hon. Bardwell
Jago
Topsy
Desdemona
Charlie Backus
Backus
Claus
Peter B. Sweeny
Sweeny
Tweed
W. C. Gilman
Gilman
Auburo
Sing Sing
Morton
Washington
Richmond
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Republican Party
Gambetta
Napoleon
France
H. Hallett & CO
Portland
Maitfe
The Spirit that Falleth Not Split in Democratic Party
The piece notes the Democratic party lacks a bright split prospect as its voters never stay home and always back the ticket. They vote early and often and tire not. A cautioned view says the new party prophet should consider these traits and shut up shop.
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Democratic Party
WV. Y. Tribune
Mayes Reform Sham Provokes Bipartisan Rebuke
A sharp critique notes that civil service reform promises irritate the machine political bloc while reform pretense disgusts independents, highlighting a rare administration that provokes loud rebuke from opposing political factions as observed by the WV. Y. Tribune.
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WV. Y. Tribune
Indiana's Congressmen A Finer-Looking Body of Gentlemen
Washington Republican praises Indiana lawmakers as a finer and more intelligent body of gentlemen than any state. The remark contrasts with historical notes that in 1824 England averaged about five duels per month, illustrating a period of evolving social norms and conduct.
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Indiana
Congress
Washington
England
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